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Have you visited the Disabilities Resources of Georgia Website?
Have you visited the Disabilities Resources for Georgia Website? Lots of excellent links at http://www.disabilityresources.org/GEORGIA.html http://ow.ly/i/aAr4
Join the Center for Assistive Technology at the Open House
Join Center for Assistive Technology and Environmental Access on April 21st from 6 pm – 9 pm, as the faculty, staff, and students of CATEA , Aware Home, Happy Healthy Home Class, and the Wireless RERC get together to present … Continue reading
Had fun riding a curved stair lift lately?
Had fun riding a curved stair lift lately? Some people get to do it all the time! Visit http://atlantahomemods.com/AtlantaStairChairLifts.aspx
A few lighting guidelines for the accessible home
A few lighting guidelines for the accessible kitchen….. General room lighting has a min of 50 fc at work surface, min glare and with light switches at every room entry point. http://atlantahomemods.com/DoorsandInteriors.aspx
Is your kitchen handicap accessible?
Is your kitchen handicap accessible? Your accessible kitchen home modifications design should include ample floor space for mobility, ADA handicap accessible appliance access clearances, accessible cabinet doors, drawers and shelves; and a functional “work triangle”. The work triangle refers to … Continue reading
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Tagged ADA, appliances, handicap accessible kitchen, work triangle
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Newly Discovered Narrow Door Conspiracy!
I’ve discovered a Narrow Door Conspiracy! Active people using wheelchairs, scooters, and walkers are finding some tight door openings in their homes. We will fight it with the following strategies: Enlarge the opening, use swing away hinges, reverse the door … Continue reading
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Tagged add a pocket, create a cased opening, Doors and Windows, Enlarge the opening, handicap accessible door openings, Hardware and Accessories, Hinge, remove doorstops, reverse the door swing, sliding or folding door, use swing away hinges, wheelchair 32"
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How do you make the handicap accessible kitchen work?
How do you make the handicap accessible kitchen work for you? First, you make sure you include a 5′ wheelchair turning radius in your design. — Find more answers at http://ow.ly/4tOhD http://ow.ly/i/9Zfg
Stair Lift tip for Georgia Residents
Stair Lift tip for Georgia residents: Certification is required for all stair lift, elevator and vertical lift installers. Regs at http://rules.sos.state.ga.us/docs/300/3/6/21.pdf
Aging In Place Remodeling 